
Introduction
In today’s dynamic tech environment, the role of a Software Solution Architect has become critically important—and that’s exactly why the Software Solution Architect (Java & .NET) course is timely and relevant. Many organisations today face the challenge of stitching together multiple technologies, legacy systems, cloud services and micro-services into cohesive solutions. Think of it like this: instead of purchasing and fitting out an entire building yourself, you’re being handed the blueprint, the materials, and the workflow—and you must design how the rooms, floors and utilities (services) all connect. As a solution architect, you’re designing that “building” for software: the modules, integrations, services, frameworks and infrastructure that make a product scalable, secure, maintainable and future-proof.
By focusing on both Java and .NET ecosystems, this course positions you to bridge two dominant stacks in the enterprise world. Whether it’s a Java-based micro-services environment or a .NET legacy system being modernised, you’ll be equipped to oversee the “big picture” technical design. With demand growing for senior engineers who can map business needs to architecture and lead technical teams, this course aligns with industry needs. The primary keyword “software solution architect” appears early (and naturally) so search-engines pick up your focus.
After completing this course, you’ll be well-positioned for high-level roles such as solution architect, enterprise architect, lead systems designer and more—roles that command premium compensation and strategic responsibility. It’s not just coding: it’s designing entire systems, making technical decisions, collaborating with business stakeholders, and ensuring that the architecture you pick today won’t leak tomorrow. If you’re someone who loves both technology and architecture, enjoys system-level thinking, or wants to pivot from a developer role to a strategic technical role, this course is for you.
Course Purpose & Fit
Purpose / Goals:
- Ability to design end-to-end software solutions across Java & .NET stacks.
- Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints: modules, services, data flows, infrastructure.
- Select and apply appropriate patterns (microservices, event-driven, service-oriented, layered) and decide technology stack and infrastructure.
- Evaluate trade-offs (scalability, maintainability, cost, performance, security).
- Lead architecture reviews, create documentation (UML, component diagrams, deployment diagrams), validate architecture for non-functional requirements.
- Prepare for roles like Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Enterprise Architect.
Who Should Enroll:
- Developers (Java or .NET) looking to move into architecture/lead roles.
- Seniors who wish to design end-to-end systems rather than just modules.
- Technical professionals in integration, infrastructure or cloud who want to broaden into solution design.
- Architects thinking of cross-stack roles (Java + .NET) and system-wide architecture.
- Career switchers from development into architecture role.
Why Take This Course:
- Unique dual-stack (Java + .NET) focus: many courses focus only on one stack.
- Real-world enterprise use-cases: from legacy system modernisation (e.g., .NET) to green-field micro-services (Java Spring, .NET Core).
- Hands-on architecture workshops and portfolio: you’ll produce architecture deliverables (diagrams, trade-off analysis, deployment plan).
- Certification mapping (for example industry architecture certifications).
- Tools covered include Java (Spring Boot, Microservices), .NET (Core), architectural modelling (UML, ArchiMate), cloud integration (AWS/Azure), DevOps pipelines.
- After the course you’ll have a portfolio piece: a case study end-to-end solution blueprint which you can show to employers or use in interviews.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Chapter 1: Foundations of Solution Architecture
- Learning objectives: Understand role & responsibilities of a solution architect; differentiate architecture vs design vs development; appreciate non-functional requirements.
- History of software architecture (keywords: software architecture fundamentals, what is solution architect)
- Role of solution architect in enterprise (keywords: solution architect responsibilities, enterprise architecture job)
- Key quality attributes: scalability, performance, maintainability, security (keywords: software quality attributes, non-functional requirements architecture)
0 - Learning objectives: Understand role & responsibilities of a solution architect; differentiate architecture vs design vs development; appreciate non-functional requirements.
- Chapter 2: Architecture Patterns & Styles
- Learning objectives: Identify and apply architectural patterns; choose appropriate styles for given business needs.
- Layered architecture vs n-tier (keywords: layered architecture pattern, n-tier software architecture)
- Microservices and service-oriented architecture (keywords: microservices architecture, SOA vs microservice)
- Event-driven, stream-based architectures (keywords: event-driven architecture, real-time streaming architecture)
- Architecture styles in .NET & Java environments (keywords: .NET architecture style, Java Spring architecture)
0 - Learning objectives: Identify and apply architectural patterns; choose appropriate styles for given business needs.
- Chapter 3: Technology Stack – Java & .NET
- Learning objectives: Map architecture patterns to technology stacks in Java and .NET; understand pros/cons of each.
- Java ecosystem: Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, microservices frameworks (keywords: Java microservices, Spring Boot architecture)
- .NET ecosystem: .NET Core, ASP.NET, Entity Framework (keywords: .NET Core architecture, ASP.NET Core microservices)
- Integration strategies: REST, gRPC, messaging (keywords: REST vs gRPC, message queue integration)
- Interoperability & mixed-stack systems (keywords: Java .NET integration, polyglot architecture)
0 - Learning objectives: Map architecture patterns to technology stacks in Java and .NET; understand pros/cons of each.
- Chapter 4: Infrastructure & Deployment
- Learning objectives: Design how software components are deployed, how infrastructure supports architecture, using cloud/containers/CI-CD.
- Containerisation & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) (keywords: Docker architecture, Kubernetes solution architecture)
- Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) for Java & .NET apps (keywords: cloud solution architecture AWS, Azure solution architecture)
- DevOps pipelines and automated deployments (keywords: CI CD architecture, DevOps solution design)
- Monitoring, logging, observability (keywords: observability in architecture, logging architecture design)
0 - Learning objectives: Design how software components are deployed, how infrastructure supports architecture, using cloud/containers/CI-CD.
- Chapter 5: Architecture Documentation & Review
- Learning objectives: Produce effective documentation (UML, ArchiMate), conduct architecture reviews, present trade-offs to stakeholders.
- UML component, deployment, sequence diagrams (keywords: UML software architecture, component diagram architecture)
- Architectural decision records (keywords: ADR software architecture, architecture decision documentation)
- Stakeholder communication & governance (keywords: architecture governance, stakeholder architecture communication)
- Architecture non−functionalnon-functionalnon−functional validation & review practices (keywords: architecture review process, non-functional architecture validation)
0 - Learning objectives: Produce effective documentation (UML, ArchiMate), conduct architecture reviews, present trade-offs to stakeholders.
- Chapter 6: Case Study & Capstone Project
- Learning objectives: Apply all learned concepts in a realistic end-to-end solution architecture covering business requirements to deployment.
- Business case analysis & requirement mapping (keywords: business case for architecture, requirement to architecture mapping)
- Architecture design workshop (keywords: solution architecture workshop, system blueprint)
- Implementation plan & rollout (keywords: rollout strategy architecture, deployment plan for solution)
- Presentation & peer review (keywords: architecture peer review, architecture presentation skills)
0 - Learning objectives: Apply all learned concepts in a realistic end-to-end solution architecture covering business requirements to deployment.
- Career & Salary Insights — Mumbai IT MarketRelevant Job Roles/Titles:
- Solution Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- Software Architect (Java/.NET)
- Technical Lead – Architecture
- Cloud & Hybrid Systems Architect
- Freshers / Transitioning Developers: Typically starts around ₹8 L to ₹12 L per annum in Mumbai for those moving into junior architect/lead roles.
- Experienced Solution Architect (5-10 years+): Can scale to ₹20 L to ₹40 L+ per annum, depending on firm, domain (financial services, telecom), stack and responsibility. According to a survey, Java Developer salaries in Mumbai average ~ ₹11.5 L to ₹37 L depending on experience. 6figr+2com+2 Demand for architects spans cloud, microservices, enterprise systems, and newer domains like FinTech, so prospects are on the rise.
- Strong, stable demand for architects who can bridge business-&-IT, especially in Mumbai's large enterprise/consulting firms.
- Increased focus on cloud migration, legacy system modernisation (especially .NET to .NET Core or Java), microservices, hybrid-cloud—so solution architects are in view.
- Recruiter expectations: rich hands-on experience in Java or .NET development, exposure to architecture/design patterns, cloud deployment, DevOps. Certifications or portfolio work help differentiate.
0 - Practical OutcomesTools / Tech Stack Covered: Java (Spring Boot, Microservices), .NET Core (ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure services, UML/ArchiMate modelling tools, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Hands-on Projects & Capstone:
- Mini-project: Design a small microservices system in either Java or .NET, with deployment plan.
- Mini-project: Design integration between a .NET legacy module and a Java microservices environment.
- Capstone: Full solution architecture blueprint: from business requirement → module design → deployment scenario → cost/scale/security analysis → architecture documentation + presentation. Assessment / Evaluation: Combination of quizzes, module-wise assignments (design tasks), peer-review of mini-projects, capstone presentation. Certification / Exam Mapping: While no single globally mandated “Solution Architect (Java & .NET)” certification exists, elements map well to architecture credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Microsoft Learn The portfolio produced can support applications for vendor certifications (AWS/Azure) or internal enterprise architecture roles.
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